Community Updates

[WoosterSqWatch]

Greetings and Happy 2026 Neighbors, 

I hope you have had a peaceful and joyous holiday season as we head into a new year. Below are several city-wide and neighborhood updates. 

Public Safety

Please find below the NHPD End of Year 2025 New Haven Crime Summary issued this week. It includes City-wide as well as each District’s stats. Wooster Square is part of District 1 - Downtown/Wooster Square.  The next local Compstat Report will be issued on January 21, 2026. I am not sure when the next Compstat Meeting will be held, but I will do my best to continue my positive working relationship with the NHPD to share Wooster Square's public safety updates regardless. 

Art Exhibit Through March 31st at 360 State Lobby - Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance West (BACA-West)

An Artist Reception will take place on Thursday, January 15, from 5-7pm. Please join Artists Barbara Fenton, Lisa Hess Hasselgrave, Molly MacDonald, Edity Rynolds, & MJ Stevenson at this Reception for neighbors. So far, the January thaw looks to cooperate 😉

Mill River Park Design Update - Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6pm at the Q House - 197 Dixwell Ave 

Also on Thursday January 15, Together New Haven (Mayor Elicker & the Board of Alders) will hold its 5th Mill River Community Meeting to share a Mill River Park Design planning process update. The meeting will share a first look at park and aquatic concepts for Ball Island in the Mill River District (part of our Ward 8), including plans for a new public pool. If you have questions, please contact Carlos Eyzaquirre at the Department of Economic Development -ceyza...@newhavenct.gov or 203.780.1726 (text ok). 

2 Meetings About Improvements to the Court Street Bridge and State Street Station in New Haven

This is a reminder about 2 (two) upcoming meetings regarding proposed improvements to the Court Street Bridge and State Street Station in New Haven. The project will convert the Court Street Bridge to pedestrian-only and create a direct connection to State Street Station. Related station work will replace and extend the existing island platform.

• The first meeting will be a stakeholder meeting focused on the Court Street Bridge conversion and will be held for Court Street apartment residents and nearby property owners directly affected by the project - the public is welcome to attend. The meeting will take place on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall of Records Meeting Room at 200 Orange Street in New Haven.
• CTDOT will hold a second Public Information Meeting at High School in the Community (175 Water Street) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting is an opportunity for the broader community to learn about the project and ask questions.
• Accessibility & Language Assistance - Both venues are ADA accessible. For hearing or speech disabilities, dial 711 (Telecommunications Relay Services). Language assistance available on request at (860) 594-2109.
• Information can be found at Project webpage: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTNewHaven0310-0076 Project Contact CourtandS...@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020.

That's it for now - have a great week-end everyone! 

Sarah 

Sarah B.  Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

Our Square Watch brings together Wooster Square neighbors through sharing information to enhance public safety, address quality of life issues, and promote rewarding, neighborly relationships.

Numbers to Keep Handy:

NON-EMERGENCY Police Service – 203-946-6316
NON-EMERGENCY Fire Department – 203-946-6990

ANONYMOUS TIPS - 866-888-TIPS (8477) or 203-946-6296

New Haven Police/Downtown/Wooster Square District Manager - 

Lt. David Guliuzza, dguliuzza@newhavenct.gov, 203-589-9048

Ward 8 Alder Amanda Martinelli - mand...@gmail.com 203.903.4898

City of New Haven Health Department - nhvhealth.org

City of New Haven Snow Information Line: 203-946-7669

City of New Haven Emergency Operations:  203-946-8221

CAR TOWED? Call City Non-Emergency Police Service - 203-946-6316

City of New Haven Public Works Department (Potholes, Recycling, Bulk Trash or Appliance Pick-Up - 424 Chapel Street - 203-946-7700

See Click Fix to report an issue or concern - seeclickfix.com

City of New Haven Parks Department (Park needs) - 203-946-6960

Tree Trimming – 203-946-8004

Traffic & Parking - 203-946-8055
Livable City Initiative (LCI) – 203-946-7090 - Downtown/Wooster Sq Neighborhood Specialist Elijah McLauren - 203.946.2333.

New Haven Public Schools/Choice & Enrollment – 475-220-1431

Social Services: dial "211" from any phone http://www.211ct.org/
Elderly Services – 203-946-7854

Historic Wooster Square Association - www.historicwoostersquare.org